We need hope now more than ever. Hope can’t directly stop a war or feed hungry mouths or resuscitate the dead, but to stop hoping is to announce that all that needs hoped for is not worth the effort it takes to sort out the good in a tyrannical world…

The further into the tunnel we drove, the darker our path became, until finally, Ellie slammed on her brakes and screamed. Instantly, I thought of the symbolism of the moment. My friend and I were driving blind — literally. I felt as though we had hit a wall. The next…

New year means new opportunities and new challenges — perhaps the most challenging of all are the promises we make to ourselves. I’m not alone in the ability to spend more time and effort making excuses for why I can’t keep my promises than I spend implementing positive steps toward…

I faced my fear of public speaking, worked through panic attacks and a year later was speaking to three million listeners on an international radio show and breezing through television interviews. Here’s how to reclaim your voice whether in small work presentations or large, live audiences. It will be scary…

My day looks nothing like it did a few years ago. The hectic days of teaching bell to bell, hitting the gym and writing till midnight are gone. In place of the restrictive schedule is a flexible day that allows me to explore new opportunities to learn and to play…

I faced my fear of public speaking, worked through panic attacks and a year later was speaking to three million listeners on an international radio show and breezing through television interviews. Here’s how to reclaim your voice whether in small work presentations or large, live audiences. It will be scary…

HOW I GOT INSPIRED UNDER A BLANKET OF SNOW If you’ve always wanted to write a book and need a nudge to get started, or need a push to get across the finish line, I suggest a WRITER’S RETREAT. Below, I share how I completed my latest novel, The Emerald…